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January 6th, 2026

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Preservation efforts underway for world's largest penny
Posted about 11 hours ago
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Consignment shop owner encourages secondhand shopping to reduce pollution from fast fashion
Posted about 13 hours ago
WJFW
'We're all disheartened': Eagle River ice castle not happening in 2026, affecting local businesses
Posted about 13 hours ago
WJFW
Boulder Junction Public Library hosts beginner-friendly events, games like Mahjong
Posted about 15 hours ago
WJFW
Students raise $3,000 for Rhinelander Area Food Pantry over holiday season
Posted about 15 hours ago
WJFW
Lincoln County home total loss after fire festers for four hours before igniting
Posted about 20 hours ago
WJFW
Woman held against will in vehicle for five hours before escaping Sunday in Park Falls
Posted about 20 hours ago
WJFW
Wausau artist helps lead effort to use bottle caps for art
Posted about 21 hours ago
WJFW
Late December blizzard dumps up to 14 inches of snow on Bay Area
Posted about 22 hours ago
Ashland Daily Press
Making Christmas count
Posted about 22 hours ago
Ashland Daily Press
Bay Area rings in 2026 with music and dancing
Posted about 22 hours ago
Ashland Daily Press
New face joins Ashland Fire Department, staff gain experience
Posted about 22 hours ago
Ashland Daily Press

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January 5th, 2026

Boulder Junction Public Library hosts beginner-friendly events like mahjong
Posted 1 day ago
WJFW
Aspirus Rhinelander upgrades 3D mammography machine to detect breast cancer sooner
Posted 1 day ago
WJFW
Wet, heavy snow creates challenges for Northwoods ski trail groomers
Posted 1 day ago
WJFW
Residents make a splash by raising money for local organizations
Posted 1 day ago
WJFW
Local artists on display at Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art
Posted 1 day ago
WJFW
Speck DeByle's legacy found in Hodag Sports Club's new venue
Posted 1 day ago
WJFW
No Eagle River ice castle this winter, fire department says
Posted 1 day ago
WJFW
Local Rhinelander artists head downtown for fresh 2026 photos
Posted 1 day ago
WJFW
Northwoods tavern hosts winter bags tournament for Tomahawk homeless shelter
Posted 2 days ago
WJFW
TNT Speedway in Three Lakes hosts ice racing series
Posted 2 days ago
WJFW
Local Rhinelander artists hit downtown to take a new year photos
Posted 2 days ago
WJFW

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January 4th, 2026

Speck DeByle's legacy found in Hodag Sports Club's new venue
Posted 2 days ago
WJFW
Residents jump into frozen lake to raise money for organizations
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
After snowmobile crash into massive ice heave, Phelps Snowmobile Club encourages safety
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
'It's just so enjoyable': Tourists talk making way to Northwoods for snowmobile season
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW
TNT Speedway in Three Lakes hosts ice racing series
Posted 3 days ago
WJFW

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January 3rd, 2026

Northwoods shops see increased sales, foot traffic with more early winter snowfall
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
Vilas County adding beacon lights to lake access points for added snowmobile safety
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW

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January 2nd, 2026

Phelps Snowmobile Club encourages safety after crash on massive ice heave
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
"It makes winter go quicker": Talking to the tourists of snowmobile season
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
Lincoln County Zone 4 snowmobile trails prepare to open
Posted 4 days ago
WJFW
Small business owners expect to pay double for employee health insurance after expiration of ACA tax credits
Posted 5 days ago
WJFW
Northwoods fitness centers ready to welcome people with New Year's resolution goals
Posted 5 days ago
WJFW
The Grinch plays virtual golf, other games in Ashland
Posted 5 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Rib Mountain State Park holds free first day hike
Posted 5 days ago
WJFW

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January 1st, 2026

How premium tax credits for the Affordable Care Act is affecting a local farmer
Posted 5 days ago
WJFW
Northwoods business owners spill their New Year's resolutions
Posted 6 days ago
WJFW
1 dead, 1 injured after Wood County crash involving plow truck
Posted 6 days ago
WJFW
Cable UCC’s 2nd Chapter Christmas Sale
Posted 6 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Looking back: The stories that captivated readers in 2025
Posted 6 days ago
Ashland Daily Press

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December 31st, 2025

Children’s Imaginarium in Wausau hosts New Year's Noon celebration
Posted 6 days ago
WJFW
Northwoods Children's Museum holds "New Year's at Noon" for kids
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
Zone A of Langlade County snowmobile trail system opening New Year's Day
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
SMOOTH TRAILS: Eagle River snowmobile club hard at work grooming trails after winter storm
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
The Northwoods Honor Flight raises over $50,000 in 2025
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
Local business donates $10,000 to Frederick Place
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
The Northwoods Honor Flight raised over $50,000 in 2025
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
Ashland, Washburn meet expectations on revamped school report cards
Posted 7 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Celebrate the New Year with the Annual First Day Hike at Copper Falls State Park
Posted 7 days ago
Ashland Daily Press

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December 30th, 2025

Best ways to avoid Carbon Monoxide poisoning from generators this winter
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
Northwoods woman helps save barred owl, now in care of Wild Instincts
Posted 7 days ago
WJFW
Minocqua Winter Park debuts new tubing hill
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
SMOOTH TRAILS: Eagle River snowmobile club hard at work grooming trails after winter storm
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
Santa Claus takes the ferry, comes to town
Posted 8 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Wausau woman dies after house fire on Saturday
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
Rhinelander community helps save Bassett Hound before Sunday's winter storm
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
AirPro Fan and Blower donates $10,000 to Northwoods Alliance for Temporary Housing
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW

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December 29th, 2025

The Reopened Shawno County mill and a future for loggers
Posted 8 days ago
WJFW
Rhinelander residents react to Sunday's storm
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Rhinelander community helps save Bassett Hound before Sunday's winter storm
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Antigo movie theater holds fundraiser to help local food pantry
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
Wood County Jail starts new program to rehabilitate inmates
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW
The Personal Essentials Pantry offers help to the local community
Posted 9 days ago
WJFW

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December 28th, 2025

House passes bill to de-list gray wolf from endangered species list
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW
Minocqua Medical Center helps families who have suffered infant loss with remembrance tree
Posted 10 days ago
WJFW

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December 26th, 2025

Nokomis Food Pantry has been supporting its community for decades
Posted 11 days ago
WJFW
Crash near Lake Tomahawk closes Highway 47 for hours Friday morning
Posted 11 days ago
WJFW

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December 25th, 2025

Rhinelander Lions Club makes free Christmas dinners for community
Posted 13 days ago
WJFW
Hot meals available Christmas Day at Elderly Building
Posted 13 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Local musician releases Christmas single, video filmed at Bayfield pub
Posted 13 days ago
Ashland Daily Press

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December 24th, 2025

Rhinelander Lions Club makes free Christmas Dinners for Community
Posted 13 days ago
WJFW
How a mortar cannon ended up in Merrill is still unknown
Posted 14 days ago
WJFW
Santa Ray brings joy and cheer to Wausau
Posted 14 days ago
WJFW
Merrill man, 18, arrested for being armed while intoxicated after two-vehicle crash Sunday, police say
Posted 14 days ago
WJFW
Northwoods bars & restaurants welcome snowmobilers with strong weekend, hope for more snow
Posted 14 days ago
WJFW
WPS offers guidance to customers who could face rising heat bills
Posted 14 days ago
WJFW
Mercer Public Library recieving renovations to update historic building
Posted 14 days ago
WJFW
Bad River Band challenges Army Corps permit for Line 5 reroute project
Posted 14 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Decking the halls
Posted 14 days ago
Ashland Daily Press

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December 23rd, 2025

Santa Ray brings joy and cheer to Wausau
Posted 15 days ago
WJFW
Aspirus Health Foundation breaks fundraising record
Posted 15 days ago
WJFW
Jingle Ball concert benefits Jason Weiland Memorial Fund
Posted 15 days ago
WJFW
Man dies in Iron County snowmobile crash Monday
Posted 15 days ago
WJFW
Reward issued for information leading to arrest of Ashland pelican shooter
Posted 15 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Hitting the slopes
Posted 15 days ago
Ashland Daily Press

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December 22nd, 2025

Jingle Ball concert benefits Jason Weiland Memorial Fund
Posted 15 days ago
WJFW
Antigo boys basketball starters protest sudden firing of coach
Posted 16 days ago
WJFW
Rhinelander Fire Chief will resign in January
Posted 16 days ago
WJFW
Land O' Lakes Arts holds open mic night, marionette puppet show to bring community closer
Posted 16 days ago
WJFW
Boulder Junction's "The Glide" holds grand opening for season opener
Posted 16 days ago
WJFW
ICE arrests workers at Ashland businesses
Posted 16 days ago
Ashland Daily Press
Ashland County snowmobile clubs race to open trails by Jan. 1 amid volunteer shortage
Posted 16 days ago
Ashland Daily Press

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December 21st, 2025

Rhinelander Railroad Museum holds annual Christmas open house
Posted 17 days ago
WJFW

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December 20th, 2025

All occupants reported safe after Antigo structure fire
Posted 17 days ago
WJFW
Northland Pines hockey alumni honored during banner night
Posted 18 days ago
WJFW

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December 19th, 2025

Oneida County Public Health Department shares tips to stay healthy this flu season
Posted 18 days ago
WJFW
Deer Season, part 2: The heyday
Posted 18 days ago
WJFW
Deer Season, part 3: The future
Posted 18 days ago
WJFW